Cafeteria Radio: #404day Featuring Acemo
Roland SYNTH+AIRA taps Acemo for a 30-min set on the industry standard SP-404.
The SYNTH+AIRA arm of Roland was made to create a focused lineup of products for the modern-day electronic musician. Commonly cited for dominating lo-fi hip-hop production, the SP-404 was first released in 2005 and has attracted beat makers, producers, and DJs of all genres.
The SP-404 saw a welcome return to the ‘pocket calculator’ style of the SP-303, with a more industrial look and four extra trigger pads. A warm, organic central light gave off a reassuring glow even when not in use and a total of 29 effects was onboard, including the DJ Looper. Initially a low-profile addition, the effect became a firm favorite and its ‘rapid repeat’ style can be heard in countless lo-fi hip hop jams. And because the top cover was removable, people quickly started customizing their 404’s with ‘skins’–a trend that continues to this day.
#404Day was coined to celebrate its impact on contemporary production and led Roland this year to book a handful of DJs/Producers from around the world and deliver a set with the device. It was our pleasure to host Acemo at The Caf again and share with you this set featuring all unreleased material.
